Dephy's new $4,500 Sidekick exoskeleton, tested at CES 2026, enhances walking by providing a small boost with each step through a calf strap device that analyzes gait and offers real-time assistance, aiming to help users move more easily in everyday situations.
At CES 2026, the Dephy Sidekick robotic exoskeleton, designed to assist walking by providing a small boost with each step, was demonstrated. It attaches to the calf, uses sensors and a motor to analyze gait, and is aimed at helping people move more easily for everyday activities. Priced at $4,500, it is expected to ship starting January 25.
Khalil Watson, a shooting victim who was paralyzed from the neck down seven years ago, received an associate's degree in pre-social work from Reynolds Community College in Richmond, Virginia. With the help of a robotic exoskeleton, he was able to walk across the stage to collect his diploma, receiving a standing ovation from the crowd. Watson plans to continue his education to earn bachelor's and master's degrees in social work, using his own experiences to connect with and understand others who have similar situations. Despite his circumstances, Watson remains determined and self-driven, offering words of wisdom to others: "Anything is possible. Keep going."